Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has ruled out the Reds from regaining the Premier League title unless Arne Slot is sacked.
Speaking on talkSPORT (quotes via This Is Anfield), Murphy said that the combination of both the fans and players turning against him, as well as the shift in style of play, makes the prospect of finishing top unlikely:
“I think from a footballing perspective, if you look at how bad Liverpool have been, the amount of games they’ve lost, there’s a feeling that they’re not hearing him.”
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“It’s very hard to get that back once it’s gone. I don’t see them becoming title contenders again next season if he stays.”
“Not just because of him, but I think they’ve had more chance [if he is replaced], to go back to the type of football Liverpool fans want because I don’t think he’s going to do it.”
Will the board keep faith with Slot?
As things stand, it looks like those in charge of Liverpool have opted to keep the Dutchman in the dugout for another season.
A lot could still change, but it appears that those in charge have decided that Slot should be given the summer to put things right.
Many will question whether that is the correct decision, especially after some dismal displays this campaign, which has seen them slip 15 points adrift of Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table.
There is also a massive risk of losing out on top managers (including Xabi Alonso) if they leave it too long and only sack Slot midway through next season instead.
What are the odds of Slot staying at Liverpool?
Some bookies have the 47-year-old at 2/1 to be in charge for the first game of the 2026/27 campaign, although the odds of Alonso being the head coach are still shorter.
While there are suggestions that Slot’s future hinges on Champions League qualification, it is very unlikely that the club would sack someone based on any single factor. For now, he is the man in hotseat.
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